GFAI 2024 Convention & Trade Show
We are excited to be back in St. Louis at the beautiful and historic Union Station Hotel and hope to see you there!
Convention is the perfect opportunity to help you and your company achieve a Championship Season through educational sessions, motivational and impactful speakers, networking with others in the grain and feed industry and learning about the latest and greatest products from our exhibitors.
See you in St. Louis February 18-20, 2024! Speaker, sessions and agenda are listed below.
Convention is the perfect opportunity to help you and your company achieve a Championship Season through educational sessions, motivational and impactful speakers, networking with others in the grain and feed industry and learning about the latest and greatest products from our exhibitors.
See you in St. Louis February 18-20, 2024! Speaker, sessions and agenda are listed below.
Thank You Convention Sponsors!
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Exhibitor Information
The exhibitor packet contains all the information needed including set up and tear down times, the Trade Show Layout and Exhibitor Booth Reservation. You must order your electricity through the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
**Decorate your booth to fit our Championship Season Sports Theme and the booth that receives the most votes for best theme will receive a free regular booth for the 2025 Trade Show!
The exhibitor packet contains all the information needed including set up and tear down times, the Trade Show Layout and Exhibitor Booth Reservation. You must order your electricity through the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.
**Decorate your booth to fit our Championship Season Sports Theme and the booth that receives the most votes for best theme will receive a free regular booth for the 2025 Trade Show!
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12 booths left!
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Attendee Registration
Early Bird Pricing available until January 21 and then prices increase.
*Must log in to receive member pricing! Email info@gfai.org if you are having trouble with the log in process.
Click on the whistle to register and pay online. Use the paper form if you want GFAI to register your company and send an invoice to pay by check.
Early Bird Pricing available until January 21 and then prices increase.
*Must log in to receive member pricing! Email info@gfai.org if you are having trouble with the log in process.
Click on the whistle to register and pay online. Use the paper form if you want GFAI to register your company and send an invoice to pay by check.
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Don't forget to add a Draw Down Raffle Ticket to your registration to support the GFAI Scholarship Fund! Only 200 tickets sold. 1st place winner receives $2500. Tickets can be added to your registration or click on the ticket to purchase tickets: $50 a ticket.
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Be a winner as a sponsor to gain exposure and recognition throughout the convention! Sponsorship deadline is January 8, 2024
Be a winner as a sponsor to gain exposure and recognition throughout the convention! Sponsorship deadline is January 8, 2024
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Hotel Information: St. Louis Union Station Hotel
Room rate for hotel is $159 per night. Make reservations online or by calling (314) 802-3346. Last day to book through the GFAI room block is January 18, 2024.
Room rate for hotel is $159 per night. Make reservations online or by calling (314) 802-3346. Last day to book through the GFAI room block is January 18, 2024.
Convention Games and Entertainment!
Scholarship Meet & Greet: Meet the current GFAI Scholarship Recipients at a reception in the trade show. The first 150 people to stop by and say hi will receive a gift! Sunday 4:45 - 5:45 pm at the Scholarship Table inside the Trade Show.
Casino Night: Try your hand at Craps, Blackjack or Roulette and cash in your winnings for tickets to win great prizes. Free for convention registrants. Not a gambler? Stop by to visit and have an after dinner drink and wind down the evening. Sunday 8:30-10:30 pm
Play the Trade Show game: Game instructions and game board will be available in the convention booklet for a chance to win $500! Must be present on Monday, February 19 to win.
Vote For The Best Exhibitor Booth: Cast your vote for the Exhibitor Booth with the best Championship Season Sports Theme! Ballots will be available at the Registration Desk.
Live and Silent Auction: Visit the Silent Auction Table in the Trade Show. Bidding will close on Monday at 4:45 pm.
Scholarship Meet & Greet: Meet the current GFAI Scholarship Recipients at a reception in the trade show. The first 150 people to stop by and say hi will receive a gift! Sunday 4:45 - 5:45 pm at the Scholarship Table inside the Trade Show.
Casino Night: Try your hand at Craps, Blackjack or Roulette and cash in your winnings for tickets to win great prizes. Free for convention registrants. Not a gambler? Stop by to visit and have an after dinner drink and wind down the evening. Sunday 8:30-10:30 pm
Play the Trade Show game: Game instructions and game board will be available in the convention booklet for a chance to win $500! Must be present on Monday, February 19 to win.
Vote For The Best Exhibitor Booth: Cast your vote for the Exhibitor Booth with the best Championship Season Sports Theme! Ballots will be available at the Registration Desk.
Live and Silent Auction: Visit the Silent Auction Table in the Trade Show. Bidding will close on Monday at 4:45 pm.
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Sessions and Speakers
Keynote Speaker Karl Mecklenburg, Former NFL Captain & All-Pro Player Teamwork and Leadership in a Changing World Karl Mecklenburg rose from a college walk-on and twelfth round draft choice to an NFL career with the Denver Broncos that included 3 Super Bowl and 6 Pro Bowl appearances. Widely considered the most versatile player in the NFL, Mecklenburg played all 7 defensive front positions, often in the course of a single game. In 1987, Karl was selected as both the AFC Linebacker of the Year and the AFC Player of the Year. Since retiring, this former Broncos captain has been enshrined in the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Mecklenburg has been a semifinalist for the pro football hall of fame each of the last five years. As a speaker and author, he has dedicated himself to inspiring long term positive change in teams and individuals. We look forward to Karl ushering in our "Championship Season!" |
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Monday Educational Breakout Sessions
Information will be available soon
Information will be available soon
Convention Agenda
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Sunday, February 18
Exhibitor Set Up & Registration 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Trade Show Open 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Scholarship Meet & Greet 4:45 pm - 5:45 pm *First 150 people receive a gift! Reception in the Trade Show 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Casino Night at Hotel 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm *Free event to all convention registrants |
Monday, February 19
Registration 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Legislative Council For Better 7:15 am - 8:30 am Government Breakfast (ticketed event) Trade Show Open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Breakfast 7:30 am - 9:00 am General Session, Annual 9:00 am - 11:00 am Meeting, Live Auction Educational Sessions 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lunch in the Trade Show 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Educational Sessions 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Break in the Trade Show 2:25 pm - 2:45 pm Afternoon General Session 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Reception in the Trade Show 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Draw Down Raffle Drawing 4:15 pm Trade Show Game Winner 4:30 pm Exhibitor Booth Winner Announced Silent Auction Closes 4:45 pm Exhibitor Tear Down 5:00 pm |
Tuesday, February 20
Breakfast 7:00 am - 9:00 am Closing General Session 8:00 am - 10:30 am |